Posted: 28 Feb 2012 10:39 AM PST  A week ago, Panasonic announced the Eluga for European market which is one of the thinnest smartphones available in the market right now. However at Mobile World Congress, Panasonic has officially unveiled Eluga Power, which is almost like Eluga. Have a look on the specs:
No words on the price or launch, but you can expect it in few months. It's a sexy device with an attractive form factor, and I hope to see this device in US market not just in Asia. What are your thoughts about this device? Tell us in the comment box below. Source: AC Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY      |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 09:55 AM PST  Lumigon is a famous European brand, well known for making impressive high-end luxury devices. They launched the Lumigon T1 last year, which was an impressive device featuring some good stuff under the hood. Now after a long time, Lumigon is back again, and this time with a successor to T1. At the Mobile World Congress 2012, Lumigon took wrap off their new device which is known as Lumigon T2 and my words, it's a beauty.The device has a sleek Scandinavian design, along with Bang & Olufsen ICEpower audio technology. It comes with Android 4.0, a 3.8-inch "ultra-sharp screen" with high resolution, a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor (probably dual-core), 8 megapixel camera with flash, video light and front camera for video calling, NFC, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi capability. However, no chances of it to hit USA, but it's expected to hit Europe and Asia during the first half of this year. The phone has a simple design and it really outstand when compared to other Android devices, especially the stainless steel and glass body, making it a luxury Android phone. Well, devices with so much bell and whistles are not cheap, so you can expect a huge price tag for it. I would guess around £500-600, but let's wait for Lumigon to announce it. Anyone in UK looking forward to pick the Rolls Royce of Android? Tell us in the comment box below. Source: IntoMobile Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 09:39 AM PST  A new "limited time" web-only promotion from US Cellular kicked off yesterday to include a $100 activation credit for customers activating any plan and any device. Several Android devices are also marked down during this promotion. The Huawei Ascend II and the HTC Wildfire S are both free at the moment, while the HTC Hero S is a measly $29.99 on a new contract. Remember this is an online purchase only promotion. They will waive the activation fee and include free shipping. Customers are also eligible for U.S. Cellular's Trade-In Program which could get you up to $150 on qualifying smartphones.
The HTC Hero S for cheap looks like the way to go, a 1.2ghz on a 4" SLCD display wouldn't be a bad thing at all. Head on over to US Cellular to learn more. Source: US Cellular Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 09:23 AM PST  Have you ever had one of those pesky "Star" advertisements in your notification drop down? Ever wondered where they come from? Well, it's likely they came from an ad service known as Airpush. With over 100% increase from last quarter, they are becoming one of the leading application monetization solutions for Android developers. I'm going to take this time to address an issue with the Airpush fiasco. I personally despise this type of service, essentially spamming its users with notifications that lead you to more spam. Thankfully there are several "airpush detector" type applications on the Android Market. We've covered the Lookout Ad Detector application in the past, and I would highly recommend it if you think your device has been compromised. It's very easy to determine if some of your applications are using the service to spam you. One discovered, it's suggested that you uninstall whatever applications are using Airpush and live happily ever after. Hit the link below to test your device.Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 09:02 AM PST  NVIDIA definitely raised some eyebrows with their announcement of their Tegra 3 processor, a powerhouse that's going to usher in a new era of mobile speed. While raw power is important, it's nothing without some software to make it look good; Nvidia, of course, knows this. Today they announced 4 HD games that will be coming to Tegra 3 devices and their quad-core powerhouse selves: Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II, Golden Arrow THD, Dark Kingdom THD, Eden to GREEEEN THD, Hamilton's Great Adventure THD. As we had written previously, good software support (especially games) is important to the success of any hardware platform. All of these games look absolutely gorgeous and bring a console-level of polish to the mobile space. It's gonna be awesome to see when the Tegra 3 devices hit for consumers. Check out promo videos of the games in action below, and if you're feeling chatty, talk to us in the comments: What does mobile hardware like this mean for console gaming as we know it? Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 08:50 AM PST  AT&T today announced that they will be offering the Sony Tablet P as part of their Android lineup come March 4th. Available for $399.99 with a two-year service agreement, the Honeycomb tablet features the unique clam-shell design with two 5.5-inch displays. Should you not want to sign away two years of your Android life away, you can pick one up for $549.99 and pick up pre-paid data plans. Customers who sign a two-year service agreement have two postpaid data plan options to choose from, including:
The prepaid plan options include:
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012 08:48 AM PST  Just few days ago, DigiTimes said that Google will launch Android 5.0 Jelly Bean in Q2 2012, and the update will be optimized for tablet PCs because somehow OEMs are not happy with ICS. Well, we aren't buying into it. We always prefer listening to the sounds right from the company; think of it and it happens. Google Exec spilled some beans about the next Android update which will be launched as Android 5.0 a.k.a Jelly Bean. ICS is still available to a very limited percentage of Android devices and wordon street is that Jelly Bean will be out in summer. At MWC, Google had few words with Computer World and stated that next update will be out in fall. Have a look on what Google Exec Hiroshi Lockheimer said:After Android 4 comes 5, and we haven't announced the timing yet, which we're still sorting out. There's a lot of engineering work behind it still, and there's also just the question of how to time it. In general, the Android release cadence is one major release a year with some maintenance releases that are substantial still.Folks, nothing is written in stone right now, so let's just wait for the official announcement. Google I/O is in June, and hopefully we will see Jelly Bean there. I think that Google will just make an announcement at the event and then after few months, they will make it available to the masses. As Jelly Bean will be more focused on "tablet PCs", there's a possibility that the next update is only for tablets; like Honeycomb. ICS was actually an attempt to gather all Android devices on same page. Fingers crossed. Tell us what do you think about Jelly Bean in the comment box below. Source: Android Community Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 08:30 AM PST  What good is the new S Pen technology for the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 10.1 if there are no killer applications to harness its capability? Don't answer that, it's a rhetorical question. Samsung has just announced the Galaxy Note S Pen App Challenge and is dangling more than $200,000 in prizes in front of developers. The contest is open to anyone and everyone who integrates the S Pen tech into new or existing applications. "The Galaxy Note enables new and creative ways to interact with your phone through the advanced S Pen technology," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. "We are excited to see how developers use the S Pen SDK to come up with new ways to integrate the S Pen into applications."Starting today and running through April 16th, the S Pen App Challenge will see dozens of winners with prizes that range from $2,000 (and a Samsung Galaxy Note) on up to the top spot and $100,000! Apps will be evaluated based on the overall user experience of the app on Galaxy Note, the quality of the idea, and the functional implementation, including S Pen integration. Developers retain ownership of their applications and may charge for them or provide them for free. When uploading apps to Android Market, developers are encouraged to include "Made for S Pen Galaxy Note" in the description of the app and to uncheck the box that says "All Devices." Samsung Mobile Launches Galaxy Note S Pen App Challenge Samsung invites developers to create S Pen integrated apps with prizes more than $200,000 Developers will use the Samsung S Pen SDK to integrate S Pen functionality into a new or existing Android application that runs on Galaxy Note. Apps will be evaluated based on the overall user experience of the app on Galaxy Note, the quality of the idea, the functional implementation, and S Pen integration. The website for the challenge and more information, including terms and conditions, is: http:// "The Galaxy Note enables new and creative ways to interact with your phone through the advanced S Pen technology," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. "We are excited to see how developers use the S Pen SDK to come up with new ways to integrate the S Pen into applications." Key Dates The contest kicks off today, February 28, 2012 and ends on April 2, 2012. Public voting and judging will take place from April 9 – 16. The winners will be announced the week of April 16. Samsung will host an S Pen SDK training webinar. Please visit the website for details on the webinar. Prizes Winners of the Galaxy Note S Pen App Challenge will split more than $200,000 in cash and prizes. Prizes will be awarded for the best overall apps and for category awards in games, media, sports, social, lifestyle, travel, education, productivity, entertainment and other. The prizes will be distributed by the following breakdown:
Top entries will be evaluated by a panel of five judges that will be announced soon on the website. The public can vote on their favorite submissions between April 9 and April 16 to determine the winner of the Popular Choice Award. S Pen Software Developer Kit Samsung has created an S Pen open software developer kit for developers of all sizes and scale (from the hobbyist to large app developers) to create apps that will be optimized for the S Pen experience. Applications made for S Pen by utilizing the SDK library benefits from 256 levels pressure sensitivity of the S Pen, fast, responsive and accurate digital writing experience and the HD Super AMOLED™ 5.3-inch display on the Galaxy Note. The Samsung developer forum provides resources and information about Samsung and Samsung mobile devices. The developer forum is a resource to support developers in innovating new apps on Samsung product and platforms. Samsung Apps Samsung Apps is a customized recommendation engine that provides a simple way for users to discover new apps for their Samsung devices. Samsung Apps provides a smart, curated view of available applications based on which device the user is accessing the service from, the user's profile and app history as well as recommendations from friends. Users can confidently browse apps knowing that Samsung Apps provides a selection of apps from the broader Android Market place that have been optimized for a great user experience on their specific device. For Galaxy Note users, Samsung Apps provides the best place to find apps uniquely suited for their device – including those "Made for S Pen" – applications designed to take advantage of the precision control and writing instrument for the Galaxy Note, the S Pen. Galaxy Note The Galaxy Note, available in ceramic white and blue, utilizes AT&T's 4G LTE network for lightening fast connection. Combining the best features of a smartphone with the larger viewing screen of a tablet and advanced technology in the S Pen -- delivering an all-in-one device that allows users to work more efficiently and maintain productivity, while communicating in a unique, personal way. Galaxy Note boasts the world's first 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen (1280x800), one of the largest screens on a smartphone that provides an immersive viewing experience, customers can take full advantage of the large display, to create and consume more. The Galaxy Note includes a highly advanced tool called the S Pen, which delivers fast, responsive and precise control to create fine lines and detail on the device display, much like an ink pen and pad of paper. With the S Pen, users can easily sketch drawings, jot down notes, or write emails and texts quickly and easily in free-form handwriting. Information on the contest, including how to enter, rules and regulations, tutorial and more are available at http:// Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 08:25 AM PST  It seems like anytime that Apple launches something that's already in existence, the media goes into maddened convulsions. Drop down notifications? Yeah, Apple wasn't the first to that. Split keyboard on a tablet? Nope, not first for that either (and still not the best). Such is the case with Siri. While no one can deny the conversational charm that Siri possesses, it certainly wasn't the first voice recognition software, and I still wouldn't necessarily consider it the best. Motorola seems to have the same doubts, and recently did promo videos of them putting Siri to the test versus Google's own Voice Actions. What was the verdict? Well, it wasn't in Siri's favor. Check out the video's below for the full rundown and let us know in the comments: Which voice recognition software do you use and how does it fair against Siri? Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Click here to view the embedded video. Source Engadget Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 08:10 AM PST  Ever download a handful of new apps only to find that one of them is a huge battery drain? Something, somewhere is chewing through your battery levels and you can't quite figure out which one it is. Trend Micro understand this situation happens quite a bit so they created a new app to help users get more from their handsets. Take a look at their beta application, Longevity Batter Saver. Leveraging the power of the mighty cloud, Trend Micro's app is able to look through your new apps and games and determine which of them are going to have a big impact on your precious juice. In addition to analyzing the guilty apps, Longevity Battery Saver also alerts users when their handset begins to consume battery quicker than normal. This way you can swoop into action and turn off GPS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, or kill a few games running in the background.  For those of you who want to extend the device as long as possible without going completely off the grid, you'll enjoy the Just-A-Phone mode which enables voice and text without much else. Rest assured knowing that people can still reach you if they need to but without all the other little stuff sipping on your battery. Features:
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012 07:11 AM PST  Verizon and Samsung today announced that the carrier will be offering the Galaxy Tab 7.7 just two short days from now. Arriving March 1 , the Samsung tablet will run consumers $499.99 and require a two-year service agreement. Yep, $500 and two years of commitment to a data plan of $30 or higher. And we wonder why Android tablets could be selling better. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 was initially unveiled earlier this year at CES where we learned it would also offer a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor, 16GB internal storage (microSD expansion), a 3.2-megapixel rear camera, and front-facing 2-megapixel camera. The Verizon model comes with 4G LTE connectivity and a number of solutions that should appeal to business segment, including dock connectivity and QuickOffice Pro HD. It's worth pointing out that the Galaxy Tab 7.7 will launch with Android 3.2 Honeycomb with no hard expectation of an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. World's Thinnest 4G LTE Tablet on America's Fastest, Most Reliable 4G Network BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 7.7 will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online atwww.verizonwireless.com starting March 1. Movies, pictures and games come to life in high-definition with the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7's Super AMOLED™ Plus touchscreen display. Customers can quickly access the Web, stream music and more at blazingly fast speeds using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network combined with a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor and HTML 5 Web browser. The Tab 7.7 is a multimedia expert allowing customers to use their tablet as the center of their home entertainment system. The Peel Smart Remote feature eliminates the need for multiple remote controls for televisions, audio players and other home entertainment systems. Customers can make their Tab 7.7 the master controller to find and watch their favorite TV shows, create a favorites list, set program reminders and more. Customers also have the ability to stream media to their compatible TV using the multimedia dock with a built-in HDMI port or the HDTV Adapter (sold separately). The Samsung Media Hub offers a large selection of media to rent or purchase and watch while traveling or plug into a TV to share at a party. Additional features:
Business solutions Business professionals can feel secure when working on their Tab 7.7 knowing that it is Samsung Approved for Enterprise (SAFE™). The SAFE certification signifies that the Tab 7.7 is equipped with an exclusive suite of security features that deliver enterprise-friendly capabilities to help safeguard sensitive data and communications, including Mobile Device Management (MDM), on-device Encryption, Virtual Private Network (VPN) and push synchronization of corporate email, calendar and contacts. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 provides the ideal balance of portability and productivity so business professionals can get the job done. Pair the Tab 7.7 with a keyboard dock and maximize productivity with the QuickOffice® Pro HD application. Customers won't even notice they left their laptops behind with the ability to create and edit Microsoft® Office documents. Even traveling business teams can stay connected and productive in remote meeting locations, such as airports, with the 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot capability. The Tab 7.7 lets customers share their 4G LTE connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices simultaneously, enabling leaders to become the team's Wi-Fi hotspot to rapidly download large presentations and blueprints to review before boarding a flight. Pricing and availability:
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012 06:36 AM PST  Google has released its own Mobile World Congress application today, putting the free app in the Android Market for devices running 2.2 or higher. Strangely unavailable for Honeycomb tablets, Android MWC is a mobile companion to everything Android in Barcelona this week. Features in the app are pretty much what one would expect out of its kind and include booth details, partner maps, a list of apps features at MWC, and photo notes. Perhaps the coolest part of the client is the ability to track all of the Android Pins with a checklist. If you're in Barcelona this week and plan to stop by the Android booth, you'll want to download the app. Download Android MWC for free on your 2.2+ Android handset, including the Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Galaxy Nexus.   conversione applicazioni iphone android Respect knuckles to Gordon Winkler for the tip! Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY   |
Posted: 28 Feb 2012 06:25 AM PST  SwiftKey is in Barcelona this week, chatting up their uber-smart keyboard alternative with handset and tablet makers. To take things even further, the guys have announced that they are now allowing smartphone and other device makers the opportunity to utilize their technology by way of an SDK. Should a manufacturer want to use the software development kit, they'll be tapping into the stuff that makes SwiftKey X one of our favorite keyboard options. This means support for more than 40 languages, leading-edge word prediction and correction, and a friendly UI for typing. We've seen other keyboard options come pre-loaded on smartphones and tablets, but how would you feel about SwiftKey technology on your next Android?  SwiftKey launches SDK for handset and device manufacturers OEMs can integrate SwiftKey's powerful language technology into their devices to improve core typing experience 27 February, 2012; Barcelona, Spain – SwiftKey™ (http://www.swiftkey.net), the company behind the award-winning SwiftKey X keyboard for Android™ smartphones, is making the core language-engine technology that powers its app available to OEMs. The move will allow handset and device manufacturers to embed SwiftKey's smart language technology into their own devices through a Software Development Kit (SDK).SwiftKey X has already proven immensely popular as a stand-alone app. It has been downloaded over five million times, making it one of the most popular paid for applications on the planet in its category. In addition, SwiftKey's technology has been shortlisted for the Most Innovative App in this year's GSMA Global Mobile Awards at Mobile World Congress. The SDK enables tablet and handset manufacturers to offer cutting edge prediction and correction technology in their products, powered by SwiftKey's Natural Language Processing language engine. OEMs can build SwiftKey's core technology into their own keyboard and UI, to improve the core user experience of their devices. The SDK introduces a range of new features in addition to those currently available on SwiftKey X, with support for over 40 languages, including Arabic, Korean and Spanish. Dr Ben Medlock, CTO of SwiftKey explains: "As we are interacting with more devices, technology that accurately understands what a user is trying to say or do with their devices is vital. It only takes a cursory look at user groups to realise that typing is one of the biggest frustrations that people have on tablets and smartphones. The launch of our SDK will give OEMs access to better typing experience, with their own look and feel." "The SDK will also enable other consumer technology devices, beyond the tablet and smartphone, to receive the benefits of our unique language engine. We have already seen interesting applications of our language engine in Smart TVs and assistive technology devices." SwiftKey SDK supports the following platforms and languages:
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Posted: 28 Feb 2012 06:02 AM PST  Word on the street is that one can go into a local Best Buy and reserve themselves an HTC One X for AT&T's network. According to Droid Life, all you need is $50 down to secure the hot new Android 4.0 smartphone announced at Mobile World Congress this week. There's no indication yet as to what the final price point will be nor when you'll actually be able to take ownership of the handset.  If you decide to head to your local Bet Buy or Best Buy Mobile store to pre-order your HTC One X, let us know what kind of situation you run into. What's the vibe at your store and do your sales reps have anything else to add? Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY  |
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